If you want to have a place in the workplace, in addition to excellent work ability, there are many things that need to be paid attention to. If you have a fluent and authentic workplace English, I believe it will add a lot to your work. How to use English to deal with various situations that occur at work and make communication barrier-free, today I will give you a posture.
1. Small talk is not just talking
Small talk (small talk) is a form of social interaction, and it often appears, such as meeting new colleagues at company gatherings, coffee breaks at meetings, and when foreigners and bosses are waiting for the elevator…
Through small talk, you can not only break the cold field when you meet, but also let colleagues and friends better understand your personality and personality, so they are willing to give you the opportunity to cooperate with you.
But what I want to remind you is small chat ≠ blind chat. If you really can’t find good topics, you might as well choose some safe topics as the start of the conversation, such as:
Good morning! I went camping on Saturday, and of course it rained all day. Was your weekend any better?
Good morning! I went camping on Saturday and it rained all day. How was your weekend?
The day is almost over! Do you have any interesting plans for the evening?
Today is about to end! Any interesting plans for the evening?
How long have you been at your job?
How many years have you been in your current job?
I love your earrings! Where did you get them?
I like your earrings! Where did you buy them?
2. Be late, why do you explain why you are late for work?
Usually, everyone has been late for work more or less so many times, maybe because of illness, traffic jam or oversleeping, etc. Then how do you explain to the foreigner boss?
Sorry I’m late. Traffic was unusually bad today.
I’m very sorry, the traffic was very bad today.
Sorry, I overslept this morning.
Sorry, I overslept this morning.
I had a lot of recent changes at home, but it’s all taken care of. I will not be late again.”
Many changes have taken place in my family recently, and I have taken care of them. I won’t be late again.
I’m sorry for being late. I got stuck in every light this morning.
I am sorry for being late today. I was stuck in the road this morning.
3. Taking leave is not a holiday!
I have something to do today, I have to ask the leader to ask for leave. How do you say “leave” in English? Know the following, and ask for a leave of absence in the future.
(1) I want to take a few days off
I’d like to have three days off.
Learn from one another:
I’m afraid I can’t come to work today.
Can I take next Tuesday off?
I will miss two days next week.
(2) Take sick leave
I’m not feeling well.
Learn from one another:
I’m feeling a bit under weather.
I came down with a fever/cold/the flue.
(3) ask for leave
I have some personal business that I need to take care of.
Learn from one another:
I got some family issues that I need to take a day off.
I have to go to my son’s school tomorrow.
I need to attend a wedding next Friday.
(4) Ask someone to replace
Could you cover for me on Friday?
Learn from one another:
Can you finish it instead of me?
Would it be possible if I switched my Tuesday shift for your Friday shift?
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